Specialist, Quality, Transformation & Innovation

St. Joseph's Health Care London; London; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health care provider in London, Ontario is seeking a temporary full-time Project Manager to manage small-to-medium scale projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and certification in quality improvement. The ideal applicant will have strong project management skills and the ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Previous experience in health care settings is an asset.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience managing small-to-medium sized projects.
• Certification required in Quality Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, or related fields.
• Knowledge of change management principles.

Responsibilities

• Support and drive project management for small-to-medium scale projects.
• Facilitate multi-disciplinary working groups.
• Conduct risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Systems thinking

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in a health, social science, or business-related profession

Master's Degree in a Health related or Quality Improvement and Patient Safety related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Quality, Transformation & Innovation

Parkwood Institute Mental Health Care - London, ON

Temporary Full Time

Salary Range: $44.95 - $52.87 /hour

This is a temporary full-time position that is expected to extend until November 30, 2027, and is subject to the availability of work.

This position will work with project sponsors at the manager/director level to provide project management to effectively support and drive the design, facilitation, implementation and evaluation of small-to-medium scale projects and initiatives or workstreams that are part of larger projects/initiative led by more senior project roles.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health, social science, or business-related profession
• Certification required in one of the following: Quality Improvement, LEADS, Lean Six Sigma (yellow belt), Lean, TPS (Toyota Production Systems Training), Risk Management, Change Management or Project Management Professional certification
• Demonstrated project management skills, with extensive knowledge in project management principles and tools at an advanced level
• Systems thinker, with experience leading small-to-medium projects and initiatives
• Demonstrated experience conducting risk assessment and mitigation strategies
• Knowledge of and demonstrated application of change management principles and practices
• Demonstrated experience providing facilitation of multi-disciplinary of working groups
• Demonstrated intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to collaborate with support teams
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral presentations, written reports and presentations
• Ability to manage multiple timelines, and activities effectively
• Strong organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work well under pressure and with timelines
• 3 - 5 years of experience managing small-to-medium sized projects
• Hospital based experience in quality improvement, clinical service redesign and organizational change management would be an asset
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a Health related or Quality Improvement and Patient Safety related field
• Proficiency in French would be an asset

Teaching and Research

• St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your duties.

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin test